Description

2-Butenenitrile,4-(3-Methoxyphenyl)-3-Methyl-(9Ci) is a specialized organic nitrile building block with a complex aromatic substitution pattern, offering significant versatility in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where its unique structure enables the construction of complex molecular architectures. Industries such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and specialty chemical production require this high-purity intermediate for creating novel active ingredients and performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing specific receptor activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, where the methoxyphenyl moiety contributes to biological activity and selectivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, or emissive layers in display technologies.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes for producing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic nitrile functionalities.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including studies on cyano group transformations and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butenenitrile,4-(3-Methoxyphenyl)-3-Methyl-(9Ci)
CAS No.	479257-53-9
Molecular Formula	C12H13NO
Molecular Weight	187.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-Methoxyphenyl)-3-methyl-2-butenenitrile; 3-Methyl-4-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butenenitrile; 3-Methyl-4-(m-methoxyphenyl)-2-butenenitrile; (E/Z)-4-(3-Methoxyphenyl)-3-methylbut-2-enenitrile; But-2-enenitrile, 4-(3-methoxyphenyl)-3-methyl-; m-Methoxy-β-methylcinnamonitrile (related); 479257-53-9
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Quality Control

Our 2-Butenenitrile,4-(3-Methoxyphenyl)-3-Methyl-(9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced material supply chains.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.